Facilities Manager
CurrentSinger/Viking/Pfaff is over 160 years old producing and distributing sewing machines worldwide from basic to high end machines and all accessories. • Managed 1.5 year project of moving global headquarters from LaVergne to Nashville, TN for 130 office employees. Project included new site selection, new site renovation and readiness, employee move and exit from 7 year lease of office and warehouse space. Significant partnership with C-Suite, Leadership and Employees to launch new location.• Managed global headquarters site representing 200,000 square feet of office and warehouse space with 150 employees. Managed team of 1 with annual budget to maintain a safe and productive environment for all team members. • Manage all lease requirements including inspection processes, compliance requirements, and relationships with property management local personnel and corporate representatives. Regular use of competitive bids and management of more than 10 different vendors.• Partnered with multiple executive leaders to scope, manage and implement projects including Lobby Renovation, Product Launch and Showcases, Employee Appreciation events, etc. This involved collaboration with employees across all levels and 3rd party vendor and spend management.• Responsible for providing a safe and comfortable work space for office and warehouse employees. Active partnership with HR, IT and Warehouse leadership to facilitate FTE and Temporary employee onboarding and offboarding activities. Partnership with business leaders to capture employee feedback and drive site improvement, use of trouble ticket system to track and resolve issues, lead Employee Safety Council to ensure employee readiness in the event of tornado, fire and employee health. Partnered with HR and Warehouse leadership to keep site fully operational and safe for employees during COVID. • Product photographer for North America marketing.